Section 2302 – Violation of legislative preemption — Exceptions.

• (1) A local or state governmental entity may not enact or enforce a directive that violates legislative firearm preemption.

• (2) This part does not prohibit the enactment or enforcement of a directive:
  • (a) by a law enforcement agency if the directive pertains to a firearm issued to or used by a peace officer in the course of the peace officer’s official duties;
  • (b) by a correctional facility or mental health facility under Section 76-8-311.3;
  • (c) of judicial administration if the directive establishes a secure courthouse;
  • (d) by the State Tax Commission if the directive establishes a secure area within a State Tax Commission facility; or
  • (e) by a local or state governmental entity if the directive is developed in response to and in accordance with legislative authority.

Enacted by Chapter 428, 2022 General Session